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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.04, 10,830.78 and 2,542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.04, 10,830.78 and 2,542.14 is: 3,811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.04 : 10,830.78 = 2,542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.04/10,830.78 = 2,542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.04x = 10,830.78 × 2,542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.04x = 27,533,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,533,359.07/7,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.88

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